Philadelphia Police Officer John S. Trettin

Lest we forget...

   

 

Police Officer John S. Trettin
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, February 29, 1976

 

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

 

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, February 29, 1976
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life in prison

 

Officer Trettin was shot and killed as he rode in his patrol car by a shot fired from the roof of a housing project.

The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Trettin was survived by his wife and three young children.

 

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